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Economy

Laos, Vietnam Inaugurated Wharf No.3 to Boost Trade

On 28 April, Wharf No. 3 at the Lao-Viet International Port was officially inaugurated in the Vung Ang Economic Zone, Ky Anh township, Ha Tinh Province, Vietnam, in a ceremony attended by Vietnamese President Luong Cuong and his Lao counterpart Thongloun Sisoulith. The new wharf features a 225-meter-long pier capable...

Vietnam to Establish English as Second Language by 2035

Vietnam is set to establish English as the second language for all general education...

East Asia Pacific Growth Slows in 2025, World Bank Says

East Asia and Pacific has led in economic growth, but to sustain momentum and...

Thailand-Cambodia Crime Pact Shouldn’t Undermine Human Rights, Says Right Group

Thailand and Cambodia’s new agreement to combat transnational crime must not come at the...

Lao, China Bilateral Trade Increases to USD 8.23 Billion in 2024, Marking Significant Growth

In 2024, Laos and China achieved a significant milestone in trade, with a total...

Laos Sets Priority List of Crops for Export to China

The Government of Laos has set a list of priority agricultural produce it hopes to export to China. According to a notice issued yesterday by...

Lao Front asks Government to Address Land Disputes and Compensation

  The Lao Front for National Development (LFND) has asked the National Assembly to address land disputes and land acquisition without development across the country. According...

Thailand to Increase Freight Train Services Between Nong Khai and Laos

Thailand is to increase freight train services to Laos amid the opening of the Laos-China Railway. Bangkok Post reports that the State Railway of Thailand...

Laos to Export First Shipment of Citrus Fruits to China Next Year

  Laos plans to export its first shipment of over fifty thousand tons of citrus fruits to China early next year. The citrus fruits grown in...

National Assembly Members Ask Government to Reassess Fuel Price Structure

  Members of the National Assembly and People's Provincial Assemblies have asked the government to reassess the structure of fuel pricing. The Second Ordinary Session of...

Laos to Increase Fuel Prices Again Tomorrow

The government of Laos has announced an increase in fuel prices effective tomorrow following a recent fuel shortage. According to a notice issued by the Ministry...